Richie Bryant, center, a fifth-year senior at Baker University, graduated over the weekend. Pictured with Bryant are Dan Harris, the former athletic director at Baker, and his wife, Peggy, the dean of education at Baker. The Harrises took Bryant into their home, giving him a place to live as he finished his degree.

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Richie Bryant was recruited to participate in track and became a star running back on the Baker football team — a two-time All-American — but always worked to ensure he could continue to work toward his education degree.